Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: March 4, 2026
Subject: Changes to the Board of Directors
CCEP is a leading consumer goods company operating across 31 countries, serving nearly 600 million consumers. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange, and Spanish Stock Exchanges.
Financial Metrics
This filing is a corporate governance announcement regarding board composition. It does not contain financial statements, revenue figures, profit data, cash flow metrics, debt levels, or liquidity information.
Material Changes
The filing discloses the following material changes to the Board of Directors effective from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 28, 2026:
- Departure: Guillaume Bacuvier, Independent Non-executive Director (INED), will retire. He served since January 2024 and was a member of the Remuneration Committee.
- Appointment: Uvashni Raman has been appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director (INED).
Management Commentary and Outlook
Chairman's Statement: Sol Daurella, Chairman, thanked Guillaume Bacuvier for his contributions, specifically highlighting his expertise in data, technology, and consumer behavior. He welcomed Uvashni Raman, noting her extensive financial and operational experience.
New Director Profile: Uvashni Raman is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Booking.com. Her background includes roles as Group CFO of Adevinta, CFO for Naspers Video Entertainment Division, and various finance and operational roles at South 32 and BHP. Her expertise spans finance, procurement, operations, strategy, M&A, sustainability, and capital markets.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing states there are no further matters to be disclosed pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.8 R.
Key Facts for Investors to Verify
- Confirm the exact date of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for May 28, 2026, to finalize the board transition.
- Review the updated Board composition and committee assignments following the AGM.
- Assess the strategic fit of Uvashni Raman's background in technology and global finance relative to CCEP's current growth strategy.
- Verify if Guillaume Bacuvier's departure impacts the Remuneration Committee's quorum or ongoing initiatives.